King Cruiser Wreck

The King Cruiser was originally a car ferry in Japan before being used to transport passengers between Phuket and Ko Phi Phi.On May 4th, 1997, the ferry hit dive site Anemone Reef and quickly sank. All the passengers were rescued by nearby dive and fishing boats and there were no casualties. The steel wreck has now evolved into a fantastic natural reef and is home to a huge variety of marine life, who seek shelter within it.The wreck is 85 m long by 35 m wide, and has four decks with large walkways and windows. The Wreck lies perfectly upright at 32 metres, with the captain’s cabin at 12 metres. Due to the beautifully warm tropical waters , the internal structure of the boat is weakening and the wreck is now considered unsafe to penetrate.